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PRINCIPALS FOR RELIEF PLANNING
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES
ASSESSMENT TYPES
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INITIAL ASSESSMENTDETAILED ASSESSMENT
SITUATION AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT
KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL ASSESSMENT
ELEMENTS OF THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS
ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
ASSESSMENT TEAMS
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
ASSESSMENT TOOLS
ASSESSMENT ORGANIZATION & ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT ACTIVIATION SYSTEM
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Annex 1
Annex 2
Annex 3
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A GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL DAMAGE AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The clear and concise assessment of damages, losses and injuries in the aftermath of a
disaster is a prerequisite for the effective planning and implementation of relief and recovery.
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PRINCIPALS FOR RELIEF PLANNING
the primary responsibility for disaster relief lies with the affected government
q country response capacity has to be preferred over outside assistance, in order not to
destroy self-help capacities
q the same principle applies to the local situation: community response capacities have to be
preferred over government assistance
q assistance is based on priority humanitarian needs, which have to be determined prior tothe disaster
q relief measures have to be planned in the context of long-term development. This gives an
opportunity to reduce vulnerability to future disasters
2. ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES
The objectives of damage and needs assessments are to determine:
q nature and extent of a disaster
q damage and secondary threats
q needs of the populationq resource availability and local response capacity
q options for relief assistance, longer-term recovery and development
q needs for international assistance
3. ASSESSMENT TYPES
q initial assessment
q detailed assessment
4. INITIAL ASSESSMENT
q aims at determining relief and immediate response requirements
q is conducted immediately in the early and critical stage of a disaster, as soon as the
conditions allow survey teams to operate (about two to three days after the event)
q is broad in scope and focuses on overall patterns and trends
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q identifies:
the magnitude of a disaster (without necessarily delivering exact figures) the impact of a disaster on society
people's capacity to cope the most urgent relief needs and potential methods for delivery priorities for action the utilisation of resources for immediate response the need for detailed assessment of specific geographical areas or substantive sectors the level of continuing or emerging threats the need for international assistance
5. DETAILED ASSESSMENT
q aims at determining the longer-term recovery and development requirements
q is conducted two to four weeks after a disaster, depending on the accessibility of the
affected area
q covers critical sectors in terms of the country's future economic and social development
strategy
q is carried out by specialists in the sectors concerned
q identifies:
recovery programme options estimates on financial and material recovery requirements estimates on value loss through damage damage to the social structure links between relief and development continuing need for relief assistance the need for international assistance
6. SITUATION AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT
Both, initial and detail assessments contain:
q a situation assessment, that depicts a picture of the situation by describing the magnitude
of the disaster and the impact on population and infrastructure (what has happened?)
q a needs assessment, that defines the level and type assistance required for the affected
population (what needs to be done?)
7. KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL ASSESSMENT
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q information has to be accurate - the best sources to obtain information need to be
accessed and biased information be avoided
q information has to be timely - assessments should be carried out as soon as possible after
the disaster
q information has to be continuously updated, in order to re-evaluate the needs and the
appropriateness of response and recovery actions
q emergency and chronic needs have to be distinguished, in order to know what is normal
for the location and what is the result of the disaster
q survey methods, terminologies, ratings and classifications have to be used in a standard
manner
q surveyors have to be sensitive towards the local situation to prevent unrealistic
expectations on the part of the affected population
q information has to be presented in a manner that suits the needs of the respective
addressees
q assessment results have to be presented in a way that makes implications for prioritization
and action very clear
q assessments hardly reflect the full picture of the situation and surveyors have to be aware,
that intangible things can be equally important
q resources to carry out assessments (i.e.: teams, transportation, logistical support) have to
be immediately available
8. ELEMENTS OF THE ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Every assessment process comprises of five basic elements or activities:
q Planning and Preparation:
Assessments need thorough planning, design and preparation well in advance of a disaster.
Most information needs can be identified well in advance. The means for collecting data and
the formats in which it is to be presented should be established well in advance during the pre-
disaster planning period. Seek advice widely from survey specialists, statisticians,epidemiologists and people with local knowledge. By preparing to undertake assessments well
in advance of a disaster, both the data required and the process most appropriate for its
accurate and speedy collection can be identified and refined prior to the disaster. Proper
design of sampling and survey methods can increase substantially the accuracy and usefulness
of assessment data. Standard survey techniques, questionnaires, checklists and procedures
should be prepared to ensure that all areas are examined and that the information is reported
using standard terminology and classifications. Please refer to the checklist below:
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collect and maintain baseline and background data (for details see annex 1) prepare survey forms for data collection and formats for presentation of results (see
annex 2 for lists of available pilot forms)
prepare standard survey techniques and procedures pre-identify survey teams
know available personnel, resources and stocks pre-identify likely problem areas and indicators develop standards for minimal performance requirements on living conditions, human
services, life-sustaining elements, safety (based on baseline data)
establish standing agreements for emergency coordination among agenciesconcerning staff, communication, transport etc. and clarifying roles & responsibilities
during the assessment phase
q Survey and Data Collection:
The collection of data about the extent of damage caused by a disaster is the basis upon
which decisions on relief and recovery are taken. Information gathering must proceed
rapidly and thoroughly. Surveyors should look for patterns and indicators of potential
problems. Using procedures developed earlier, key problems should be checked more
thoroughly. Sources of information should be identified (e.g. whether the information was
observed by the surveyor himself, reported by an informant, collected through a randomly
sampled population, or heard by rumor). The information will be more meaningful to those
who interpret it if the source is indicated, especially when there are conflicting reports.
Please refer to the checklist below:
data collection is an ongoing process, which ensures that up-to-date information isalways available
information requirements and the level of detail of information vary at differenttimes, therefore, different types of assessments are conducted such as initial and
detailed assessments
the main subjects on which disaster management authorities need information onare:
The Disaster Situation:
area affected number of people affected mortality rates injuries and illnesses
condition of the affectedpopulation
damage to all sectors
level of local response response by NGOs and other
agencies
secondary threats
The Needs of thePopulation:
search and rescue
medical and health
matters
water supplies
evacuation
clothing
shelter and housing
administration, transport
and communication
food supplies
agriculture
lifelines and critical
facilities
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q Interpretation and Forecasting:
Incoming assessment data has to be thoroughly analysed and interpreted in order to become
meaningful and useful information for decision-makers. Those performing the analysis must betrained to detect and recognize trends and indicators of problems, to interpret the information
and to link it to action programs. Estimates must be constructed of how the situation might
develop so that contingency plans can be drawn up. Forecasting requires inputs from many
specialists. People with previous disaster experience are likely to be especially helpful. Please
refer to the checklist below:
cross check and compare reports, check against baseline for validity differentiate chronic and disaster-related needs consider information sources and survey methods avoid generalisation detect and recognise trends and indicators of problems
link information to action programmes estimate how the situation might develop in the future. This requires input of
specialists who have had extensive experience in previous emergencies.
q Reporting:
Information and results of the analysis process need to be disseminated in a format that
enables disaster managers and decision-makers to formulate action programmes (see annex 3
for a possible format).
q Monitoring:
Assessments must be seen as a continuos process of re-evaluating the needs and theappropriateness of response and recovery interventions.
9. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
The data collection methods depicted below are some of the most commonly used during
emergencies:
q Initial Self-Assessment:
automatically done by key elements in the system, i.e. staff of lifeline facilities, such as
power, water or telecom.
q Visual Inspection:
through overflights or sample surveys to achieve a rapid appraisal of the damage.
q Sample Surveying:
through specialist teams which focus on specific characteristics of the affected population.
q Sentinel Surveillance:
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is used predominantly in health emergency monitoring and consists of a reporting system
that detects early signs of particular problems in specific areas. Such an early warning
system can be introduced also for other context.
Detailed Critical Sector Assessments by Specialists:
involves technical inspections and assessments by experts.
q Interviews with Key Informants:
as for example village leaders, head-teachers, hospital management or the like.
10. ASSESSMENT TEAMS
q initial assessments should be carried out by multi-disciplinary assessment teams comprising
of four to five members
q the characteristics of a team are:
common interest clear allocation of responsibilities among team members complementary of tasks shared commitment inputs of all members are important to fulfill the task
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q the skills and competence assessment teams should have are in the fields of:
team leader agriculture public works & logistics
health (environmental health specialist, epidemiologist, nutritionist) education regional development or other local expertise gender communication
q assessment teams should be pre-identified and their contact details held at the District
Office or Division and be regularly updated
q assessment staff can be drawn from:
national ministries and government departments at all levels
national military and navy units local and international NGOs international organisations
q team members should be adequately trained and familiar with:
damage and needs assessments completion of assessment survey forms reporting channels procedures, roles & responsibilities safety & security instructions
q Prior to the field mission team members should be briefed on:
the current situation (whatever is known about the disaster situation) the mission objectives (time frame, sectors to focus on, geographical area to be
covered)
local particularities their roles, specific tasks and responsibilities available resources (equipment, transport, communication) to whom to report to and how to transmit reports
q team members should be equipped with:
pen or pencils official report forms a board or a file to write on protection of papers from water and dirt blank paper maps of the area food and water for the team fuel supplies spare clothes and first aid supplies for longer missions
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SOURCES OF INFORMATION
district or regional government officials
q sectoral specialistsq chiefs and other community leaders
q crews of ships and air-crafts
q police and other officials in the affected areas
q individuals living in, coming out or going to the affected area
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satellite imagery
aerial photographs
12. ASSESSMENT TOOLS
Standard Field Assessment Reporting Forms
q standardised, pre-defined reporting forms help national authorities which are responsible
for damage assessment to collect, collate and report essential information on the disaster
situation
q depending on the features of the administrative system the types of forms required are:
initial assessment reporting forms detailed assessment reporting forms district summary forms
q these forms should be prepared for the following sectors:
rural villages/settlements public works agriculture, fisheries & forestry health education
(An overview of all pilot survey forms developed through SPDRP is displayed in annex 2.
These forms can be obtained from the project team for in-country adaptation)
q the structure of the reporting forms should cover about thirteen areas and is similar for
various sectors:
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The Structure of Assessment Forms:
1. Disaster Identification
2. Location and/or Facility Details
3. Communication Details4. AccessDetails
5. Human & Operational Details
6. Structural Damages
7. Production Damages
8. Equipment Damages
9. Water Supply Damages
10. Power Supply Damages
11. Remaining Threats
12. Source of Information
13. Reporting Officer Details
Additional areas for detailed assessments:
14. Estimates on the monetary loss of damage
15. Rehabilitation Requirements
National Disaster Situation Report
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the compilation of all incoming damage information at the national level has the purpose of
creating a picture of the overall situation. This supports:
decision-making setting of priorities
coordination mobilisation of resources (national and international)
note the following rules for report writing:
reports should be frequently updated and not repeat information that has alreadybeen provided (if necessary emphasise "since last report")
reports should be instantaneously disseminated, even if certain information is lacking.Missing information can be provided in the update
provide a list of unmet needs be explicit and precise and double check figures avoid vague and ambiguous words and phrases
follow the instructions and definitions for filling out reporting forms (see bottom orbackside of forms)
when summarising numbers of people affected, houses destroyed, area affected - trynot to present only actual numbers, but also the percentages! Only then it is possible
for decision-makers to get a picture of the severeness or extent of the situation.
Information such as 5.000 houses destroyed has little value without knowing whether
these are 10% or 80% of the total number of houses. Although the survey forms do
not always explicitly ask for percentages, the total numbers can be derived for
example by adding houses undamaged + slightly damaged + severely damaged +
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destroyed. Also, baseline information could deliver total numbers for deriving
percentages.
specify the source of information. The information will be more meaningful to thosewho interpret it if the source is indicated, especially when there are conflicting
reports.
q a standard format for national disaster situation reports is attached (see annex 3)
Reports to the International Donor Community
If the national response capacities and unmet needs exceed the government's abilities and
international assistance is sought, donors want to be informed about the current situation and
needs. However, the National Disaster Situation Report does not fully satisfy potential donors'
information needs. The following background information should be provided, which can
already be compiled during the planning phase:
q National Disaster Management Organisation: authorities responsible for response and
rehabilitation, coordinating structures, focal points for international assistance
q channels for delivery of international assistance:
cash contributions: institutions, bank account details etc. in-kind contributions: clearance formalities and costs, details of airport facilities,
accessibility of disaster zones, location and capacity of storage facilities etc.
q baseline information on: population, social structure, political & cultural & religious
particularities, consumption patterns of population, food marketing system, agricultural
system, and economy.
13. ASSESSMENT ORGANIZATION & ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Effective disaster assessment requires the coordinated allocation of roles and responsibilities to
all entities involved in the assessment process and well-functioning arrangements for
information handling and analysis. This can be achieved by designing operational procedures
for damage assessment, which establish areas of responsibility and accountability, guidelines
and standard working procedures and reporting channels.
The first step towards developing assessment procedures is to identify each and every task
during the assessment process (see elements of the assessment process). Then allocate foreach task the responsible organization. It should be stated whether this organization needs
assistance in carrying out assigned responsibilities and who could provide this assistance. Draft
procedures will be developed during the workshop that will be finalized and completed
succeeding the workshop. Please refer to the following checklist:
q list each assessment task, then check whether the total of these tasks can achieve the
assessment objectives. This is important to ensure that all relevant tasks are covered.
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q examine each task to see if it can be broadly subdivided. This will help in identifying the
tasks that need the involvement of more than one organization.
q alongside each task, list the organization responsible for it and which one(s) should provide
assistance.
q involve all organizations in this process likely to play a role to make sure that they agree to
that role.
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14. DAMAGE ASSESSMENT ACTIVIATION SYSTEM
Pre-Impact
q work on activities listed under 'planning and preparation of assessments'
Stage One - Readiness
q contact assessment team members and hold them on stand-by; identify replacements
where necessary
q hold assessment reporting forms ready
q recapitulate procedures for damage assessment
Stage Two - Stand-by
depending on the prognosis of future development of the disaster threat:
q identify vulnerable areas, where impacts are likely
q examine availability of personnel to support collation and analysis of assessment forms
q examine availability of transportation and communication facilities as well as other
equipment in case assessment teams will be mobilised (this includes provisions for search
and rescue)
Stage Three - Activation
q complete stage one and stage two activities
Post -Impact
q activate damage assessment teams
q brief teams
q teams carry out field assessments
q teams submit assessment data
q interpret incoming information
q compile and disseminate reports (see roles and responsibilities)
q monitor assessment process
SOURCES:
q Disaster Assessment: United Nations Training Programme, UNDP, 1991.
q United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination (UNDAC) - Field Handbook,
UNOCHA, 1997.
q Field Operations Guide for Disaster Assessment and Response, OFDA, FOG version 2.0.
q Module Four - Organizational Plan and Operational Procedure Development, UNDHA -
SPPO/EMA.
q Brian Ward: Post Disaster Assessment, ADPC.
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ANNEX 1: Disaster Management Baseline Data
Baseline and background data that is relevant for disaster management purposes is listed below:
Baseline Data
Population
Village/settlement details
Health sector detailsAgricultural sector details
Educational facility details
Transportation network details
Plant and equipment
Commercial sector
Food supply
Critical government stockpiles
Social system
Lifelines
Communication
Critical facilities
Manpower
Shelter and evacuation facilities
air sea roads/bridges
location of central economic sectors or highrisk sectors
food fuel energy
building material relief materials pharmaceuticals
water power sewage waste broadcasting radio government buildings
critical persons in emergency phase Location
capacity
Specific baseline data reporting forms may be developed.
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ANNEX 2:
Pilot Damage Assessment & Baseline Data Forms
Developed through SPDRP
Time
Before a disasterstrikes; updates on a
yearly basis prior to the
cyclone season
Baseline Data
Baseline Data Form-Form
Rural Village /
Settlement
By
Baseline Data Form-
Rural Health Facility
Baseline Data Form-
EducationalInstitution
Baseline Data Forms
- Agriculture:
crop and fruit trees livestock
Initial Needs and Damage Assessment
Form
Initial Damage Report- Rural Village /
Settlement
ByTime
as soon as possibleafter the disaster
Initial Damage Report
-Rural Health Facility
Initial Damage Report
-Educational Institution
Contents
Sectoral baseline &background data about
the conditions in the
ruralareas:
resources general problems
and needs
Sectoral baseline &
background data:
resources &personnel
general problemsand needs
Sectoral baseline &
background data:
resources &personnel
general problemsand needs
Sectoral baseline &
background data:
resources &personnel
general problemsand needs
Contents
Initial picture of: immediate needs
of community; esp.
life support and
safety -> rationing,
evacuation etc.
extent of damage &losses
Early identificationof threats to public
health
epidemiologicalsurveillance
immediate needsof village health
facilities
Initial picture of:
immediate needs damage and
losses
suitability for shelter
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Initial Damage
Reports -
Transportation
Infrastructure:
Road / Bridge Airfield Wharf
Detailed Needs and Damage AssessmentForm
Detailed Damage
Report - Rural Village /
Settlement:
through householdsurveys
By
Initial picture of:
access situation,damages & losses
Time
Within 14 days
Detailed Damage
Report - Rural Health
Facility
Detailed Damage
Report -Educational
Institution
District Summary Forms
FormDistrict Summary -
Rural Village /
Settlement
District Summary -
Rural Health Facility
District Summary -
Educational Institution
District Summary -
Agriculture
crop and fruit trees livestock fisheries & forestry
District Summary -Transportation
Infrastructure
ByTime
Contents
Detailed picture of:
long-term needs ofhouseholds and
communities
rehabilitationrequirements
damage &estimated loss
costs
Detailed picture of
health facilities :
long-term needs
rehabilitationrequirements
damage &estimated loss
costs
Detailed picture of:
long-term needs rehabilitation
requirements
damage &estimated loss
costs
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NATIONAL DISASTER SITUATION REPORT
TYPE OF DISASTER AND NAME:
DATE OF REPORT:
A. SITUATION:
1.
2.
Nature of the Disaster
Specify: - event, cause, intensity, date, time, place.
Area Affected
Specify: - name, size, climate, topography
- estimated total number of population of affected area
- worst affected areas
3.
3.1.
3.2.
Impact
Damage by Sector:
- buildings (type of construction)
- lifelines and critical facilities:
- transport and infrastructure (roads, railways, bridges, ports, airports)
- telecommunications
- health facilities
- public utilities (electricity, gas, fuel, water supply, sanitation)
- agriculture and fisheries (crops, livestock, irrigation, fishing boats and equipment)
Effects on Population
Specify: - number of dead, missing, injured
- number of people affected in specific ways, e.g. homeless, evacuated
4. Projected Evolution/Secondary Threats
Specify: - how is situation expected to develop (further flooding, population movements, potentially
hazardous sites, release of toxic substances etc.)
B. NATIONAL RESPONSE
5. Administrative Measures
Specify: - nature and expected outcome of measures taken; e.g. declaration of emergency, requisition of
means of transport, restrictions on movements
6. Operations/Mobilization of ResourcesSpecify:
Constraints
Specify:
- search and rescue actions, evacuations, assessment, mobilization of local resources, distribution of relief,
allocation of emergency funds etc.
- areas where national response capacity seems to be overburdened
7.
C. IN -COUNTRY INTERNATIONAL RESPONSE
8. Priority needs
Specify: - unmet priority needs under the following sub-headings: search and rescue, medical teams and supplies,
shelter, blankets, clothing, household utensils, water and sanitation's, food items, logistics,
communications, repairs to infrastructure, expertise for assessment and coordination.
- quantities etc.
9.
10.
Assistance items which are not needed
Specify and explain why
Governmentrequests
Specify: - by whom and to whom
- whether provisions have been assured
11. Resources mobilized
Specify:
Coordination
Specify:
- funds, materials, transport, personnel
- origin, amount, destination, expected duration
- mechanisms for coordination of teams, donors and government (e.g. meetings, significant decisions etc.)
12.
13. International pledges and contributions
Specify: - list of new pledges/contributions
- whether delivered
- estimated arrival time
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ANNEX 3:
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